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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.51, 4,915.08 and 1,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.51, 4,915.08 and 1,544.13 is: 2,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.51 : 4,915.08 = 1,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.51/4,915.08 = 1,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.51x = 4,915.08 × 1,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.51x = 7,589,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,522.48/3,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.05

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